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Rolls Readies Hybrid Airliner Propulsion Trials

Rolls-Royce has delivered the generator and related power electronics for its new electric propulsion system to its testbed in the UK.

Surf Air Mobility Bets Big on Hybrid-electric Caravan

Surf Air Mobility plans to STC an electric-hybrid powertrain for its newly ordered fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan EXs.

Air bp Introduces ISCC SAF in Spain

Air bp has sold the first of its SAF ISCC-Plus certified sustainable aviation fuel in Spain to launch customer NetJets Europe.

EBAA and GAMA ‘Encouraged’ by EU’s SAF Proposals

The European Commission is seeking to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate starting in 2025.

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Airbus Joins Canada’s SAF+ Sustainable Fuel Consortium

Europe’s dominant airframe maker has committed to invest in SAF development and production in North America.

Pratt & Whitney Hybrid-electric System To Fly in a Dash 8 in 2024

The governments of Canada and Quebec have committed to providing half of a C$163 million investment in Pratt Canada’s hybrid-electric demonstrator program.

Boeing Partners with SkyNRG on Sustainable Fuel Initiative

Collaboration among Boeing, SkyNRG, and SkyNRG Americas will lead to more availability of SAF globally and use by the airframer for its own operations.

European Commission Confirms Plans for Aviation Fuel Tax

Along with new taxes, Europe’s “Fit for 55” green policies include an SAF blending mandate and the end of airlines’ free allowances in the bloc’s ETS.

United Airlines Backs Heart's Plans For Electric Regional Airliner

Heart Aerospace now says it has commitments for more than 400 of its ES-19 electric aircraft, which will carry 19 passengers up to around 250 miles.

Joby Teams with JetBlue, Signature on Carbon Credits

Joby Aviation is joining forces with JetBlue and Signature Flight Support to establish carbon credits for flights using green electric and hydrogen.

UK's Farnborough Airport Now Stocking SAF

London-area business aviation hub Farnborough Airport is the latest UK gateway to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.

IATA To Update its Long-term CO2 Reduction Target

The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.

Million Air Burbank Now Stocking SAF

Million Air has become the latest FBO chain to offer continually available sustainable aviation fuel, starting with its Burbank, California location.

Safran Moves Ahead with SAF Testing For Helicopter Engines

Safran’s helicopter engine division is reporting advances in its adoption of sustainable aviation fuel.

Rolls-Royce, Shell Team on Decarbonization Goals

Rolls-Royce and Shell have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines their support for decarbonization of the aviation industry.

World Fuel Offers Carbon Offsets as Rewards Option

World Fuel Services has introduced the purchase of carbon offsets as a points redemption option for its rewards program members.

University Researchers Turn Plastic into Jet-A

Researchers at Washington State University say they have developed a process for turning waste plastics into jet fuel.

UK Jet Zero Council Funds Zero Emissions Infrastructure R&D

The Jet Zero Council has provided additional funding for work to develop infrastructure to support electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft at UK airports.

GE’s Slattery Calls Hydrogen Power the ‘Real Nirvana’

Airlines believe in the “noble cause” of reducing carbon emissions, said GE Aviation CEO John Slattery.

Michigan FBO Joins the SAF Set

Premier Jet Services, an FBO at Detroit-area Oakland County International Airport, has become the first in the state to stock permanent supplies of SAF.

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